Karaman Strike Lifts Schalke to Narrow Win Over Düsseldorf

FC Schalke 04 edged past TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf 1–0 in a tight 2. Bundesliga encounter on Matchday 32, with an early goal from Kenan Karaman proving decisive.

Karaman broke the deadlock in the 15th minute, finishing a move for Schalke’s only goal of the game. The strike gave the hosts an early advantage which they managed to protect for the remaining 75 minutes. No assist information was provided in the available data.

2. Bundesliga FINISHED

2026-05-02 18:30

FC Schalke 04

1 - 0

TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf

Matchday 32 REGULAR_SEASON

The match quickly developed a competitive edge. Düsseldorf midfielder Tim Breithaupt entered the referee’s book in the 22nd minute, setting the tone for a contest that saw several cautions on both sides. Moussa Sylla (51’) and Adil Aouchiche (67’) received yellow cards for Schalke, while late bookings for Kilian Sauck and Christopher Lenz in stoppage time added to Düsseldorf’s frustrations.

Both coaches turned to their benches in search of a turning point. Düsseldorf made a double substitution on 64 minutes, bringing on Moritz Heyer and Luca Raimund, and later introduced Valgeir Lunddal Friðriksson, Jordi Paulina and Sauck. Schalke responded with changes of their own, including the introduction of Edin Džeko for Dejan Ljubicic in the 69th minute, as well as Felipe Sanchez, Adrian Gantenbein and Janik Bachmann in the closing stages to help see out the result.

Despite Düsseldorf’s attempts to fight back, Schalke’s early strike stood as the game’s only goal, securing a valuable home win in the regular season run-in. Detailed information on chances, possession and other key moments is not available in the match data.

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2. Bundesliga Standings

Season: 2025/26

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Form
1	FC Schalke 04	32	20	7	5	49	28	21	67	W W W W W
2	SV 07 Elversberg	32	17	8	7	60	36	24	59	W D W L D
3	Hannover 96	32	16	10	6	56	40	16	58	D W D W D
4	SC Paderborn 07	32	17	7	8	55	43	12	58	L L D W W
5	SV Darmstadt 98	32	13	12	7	56	42	14	51	L D L L L
6	Hertha BSC	32	13	9	10	44	37	7	48	L L D L W
7	1. FC Kaiserslautern	32	14	4	14	49	47	2	46	L L L W W
8	Karlsruher SC	32	12	7	13	50	60	-10	43	W L L W L
9	1. FC Nürnberg	32	11	9	12	41	42	-1	42	D W D L D
10	Holstein Kiel	32	11	8	13	42	43	-1	41	W W W W D
11	VfL Bochum 1848	32	10	10	12	46	45	1	40	D W L W L
12	SG Dynamo Dresden	32	10	8	14	51	50	1	38	W L W W L
13	Arminia Bielefeld	32	9	9	14	47	48	-1	36	D W D L W
14	1. FC Magdeburg	32	11	3	18	49	56	-7	36	W L W L W
15	Eintracht Braunschweig	32	9	7	16	34	52	-18	34	L W D L D
16	TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf	32	10	4	18	30	49	-19	34	L W L L L
17	SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903	32	9	7	16	45	66	-21	34	D L W D L
18	SC Preußen Münster	32	6	11	15	37	57	-20	29	D L L D D